Sculpt a memorial

By Brian Haill

Just a month ago, Melbourne was shocked and saddened by what many now regard as the Good Samaritan killing: the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another as both went to the rescue of a woman being assaulted.

It would be sad if such sacrifices were to go unmarked, or be barely acknowledged by something such as a simple plaque on a pole.

We invite Lord Mayor John So to consider commissioning a handsome sculpture to honour these two Good Samaritans: it would be regarded as an international badge of pride for Melbourne and it should attract the support of both the city council and the State Government.

Perhaps by combining their skills, a group of sculpors might be encouraged to so mark this "Good Samaritan Corner".

Maybe the Melbourne City Council could launch a design competition.

We're a small AIDS-care agency, and given that people living with HIV/AIDS daily rely on a host of Good Samaritans, we would also contribute to such an initiative.

Brian Haill
President,
The Australian AIDS Fund Incorporated,
Melbourne, Australia.


Email: bhaill@bigpond.net.au
Website: www.aids.net.au